Month: March 2016

MMO Exclusive: Greg Prince Discusses “Amazin’ Again” and 2015 Season

We have a special treat for you today as beloved Mets historian, die-hard Mets fan and popular author Greg Prince of Faith and Fear in Flushing, was kind enough to answer some questions about his brand new book Amazin’ Again which went on sale March 15. Amazin’ Again captures all the drama and magic of the New York Mets’ 2015 season that saw them capture the NL East from the...

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Cabrera Thinks He Will Be Ready for Opening Day

Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News, spoke with Asdrubal Cabrera and Terry Collins on Thursday. The Mets’ shortstop believes that he will be good to go for Opening Day. “I think so, yes,” Cabrera said of being available on Opening Day. “The knee feels good.” However, Cabrera does have some work to do in order to be ready for the start of the season. He has...

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MMO Game Thread: Mets vs Marlins, 1:05 PM

The New York Mets return to Jupiter, Fla. to take on the Miami Marlins on Thursday at 1:05 PM. Jacob deGrom will get the start and will be followed by left-hander Steven Matz for the Mets while the Marlins counter with Jose Fernandez at Roger Dean Stadium. DeGrom will be pitching for the first time since skipping a start on Monday because of back stiffness, and Yoenis Cespedes returns to the...

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Matt Harvey Named Opening Day Starter

Manager Terry Collins announced on Thursday morning that Matt Harvey will start Opening Day for the New York Mets when they take on the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on April 2. “Deservedly so, in my opinion,” Collins told reporters, citing his dominant performance during the second half and postseason run. Harvey, 27, had a historically strong season coming off Tommy John...

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Dominic Smith’s Power Will Come

In an interview by Matt Ehalt of The Record, Mets first base prospect Dominic Smith addresses the concerns he had with his power shortage during his 2014 season in Single-A Savannah, where he clubbed just one home run in 126 games. He was in a real conundrum, and approached Mets staff for advice. They knew his power would come and they assured him of that. “When they say they’re not...

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